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Old 02-15-2009, 08:31 PM
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My front sight pin on my 66 is loose. Not sure how to make it tighter or if anyone offers oversized sight pins.
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My front sight pin on my 66 is loose. Not sure how to make it tighter or if anyone offers oversized sight pins.
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Old 02-15-2009, 08:35 PM
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290 LocTite it it's assembled. It wicks in and will keep it in place. Blue, 242, LocTite if you have the pin out.
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Old 02-15-2009, 08:38 PM
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Centurian77,

You can take the pin out. Then hit one end of the pin with a hammer a couple of times (with the pin laying flat), then re-install.

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Old 02-15-2009, 09:46 PM
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The pin is polished which may be the issue. I may opt to make a larger pin perhaps.
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:04 PM
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The pin is polished
Stock pins are.
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